At King’s Leadership Academy Warrington, we place great emphasis on each of our students having a personal development programme that ensures that they have “the academic skills, intellectual habits, qualities of character and leadership traits necessary to succeed at all levels and become successful citizens in tomorrow’s world”. This starts as soon as they arrive in Year 7 and builds significantly through Year 8-11. Our careers programme is designed to enable students to feel some sense of responsibility and achievement in determining and recognising not only their strengths and weaknesses but also their full potential.
The World of Work programme at King’s is measured against the Gatsby Benchmark through the use of regular student surveys; NEETS and destination information.
Every student is entitled to the provision of high-quality career education and guidance, embedded within their overall secondary education.
The objectives of our careers programme are to:
The World of Work Programme at King’s is measured against the Gatsby Benchmark through the use of:
Every young person needs high-quality career guidance to make informed decisions about their future. Good career guidance is a necessity for delivering technical education reforms and is a vehicle for social justice: those young people without social capital or home support suffer most from poor career guidance”. –www.goodcareerguidance.org.uk
Below is an overview of the activities and events the World of Work programme includes to comply with The Gatsby Benchmarks:
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The eight Gatsby benchmarks of Good Career Guidance |
What we already do at KLA |
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1. A stable careers programme |
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2. Learning from career and labour market information |
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| 3. Addressing the needs of each pupil |
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| 4. Linking curriculum leaming to careers |
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| 5, Encounters with employers and employees |
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| 6. Experience of workplaces |
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| 7. Encounters with further and higher education |
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| 8. Personal guidance |
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www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
This website provides a wealth of information to raise ASPIRATIONS regarding job profiles and skills.
Video clips and information on a wide range of careers to raise the SELF-AWARENESS of different industries.
Useful for linking school subjects to different career paths. There is also a quiz ‘The Buzz Test’ to help young people explore their values, qualities and ASPIRATIONS for the future.
A very visual website especially for younger students to help them RESPECT the world of work and different job roles.
Everything you need to know about apprenticeships and current vacancies to encourage SELF-AWARENESS in different jobs.
ENDEAVOUR to learn more about apprenticeships, School Leaver Programmes, University
First port of call for university courses in the UK, how to apply and student finance and ASPIRE to be independent.
Information on foreign universities and how to apply to a university abroad whilst RESPECTING other cultures.
Useful for comparing different university courses plus lots of information on how to choose courses (starting from GCSEs)
A graduate website – useful for finding out what careers particular degree courses can lead to.
The school adheres to the requirements of the Baker Clause, and will allow fair access to other colleges and training providers to discuss all routes available to Years 8 to 11 students. Should employers, providers or parents want to get involved in future World of World events, please do not hesitate to contact:
Leader of World of Work: R.Ashley
Next Review - September 2025
Labour Market Information (LMI) helps to demystify the jobs market. It helps to take the confusion out of career planning, job hunting, career progression, and changing career. When people have accurate and up-to-date information, they are better equipped to make informed choices and to plan appropriately.
Explore Future Jobs in Warrington
These resources present the latest Labour Market Information for apprenticeship and employment in the local area. They inform students and parents about the current trends and future employment opportunities in Warrington, and this will help students to make informed decisions when planning their future career.
Explore other websites that present information on the UK labour market
icould is a careers website which uses LMI for All to provide context alongside careers videos.
SACU is an online source of careers information for young people, parents, teachers and careers advisers.
Explore jobs linked to your skills and interests using Skillsometer which can be found on
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